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4 To our readers and partners, I want to extend my sincere thanks to the many leaders who continue to shape the healthcare industry and who choose to engage with Becker's Healthcare as a trusted platform for sharing insights, challenges and bold ideas. Our goal at Becker's has always been clear: to provide relevant, timely and actionable information and connections for the executives driving transformation in healthcare. As the challenges facing our field grow more complex, we remain committed to earning your time, trust and attention by highlighting the leaders who are advancing care delivery, strategy, workforce models, innovation and financial performance. is issue reflects that commitment. You'll find insights from Chad Leeris, president and CEO of UCI Health, on charting the future of a system that has grown from one hospital to seven; Erik Wexler, president and CEO of Providence, on why CEOs are re-sequencing growth plans rather than shelving them; and Tracy Peffley, system vice president of revenue cycle management at Cleveland Clinic, on the rising cost of denials. We also hear from Katerina Guerraz, COO of Aetna, on automating claims and building AI fluency across her workforce, and from 13 pharmacy leaders on their priorities for the second half of the year. We are honored to share these voices — and even more excited to welcome many of these leaders to the stage at Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: e Future of AI & Digital Health, September 14-17, at the Hilton Chicago. With 600+ speakers and 2,500+ attendees, this meeting offers a powerful forum for discussion, connection and forward momentum. We look forward to seeing you there and to continuing to support your work with content and programming that reflects what matters most to you. Very truly yours, Scott Becker Founder, Becker's Healthcare PUBLISHER'S LETTER